Friday, March 17, 2006

Home Buyers Are Now Raking In The Perks

As our market is cooling down a bit, buyers are winning the war on more perks, i.e. upgrades, closing cost credits, home warranties. Please read

Free Credit Reports

Free Annual Credit Report! Are you aware that you can request a free credit report? Yes you can get a free credit report - you heard it hear! A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. There is only one online source authorized to do so. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who order their free annual credit report online to be sure to order only from the site below. Beware of other sites that may look and sound similar.It is a good idea to get a copy of your credit report and review it for accuracy. Wrong information can hurt you in many ways. Be cautious of identify theft also.That is http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ or by calling 1-877-323-8228You can also link to it from www.ftc.gov.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Real Estate Sales Summary through 12/31/05

A full sales summary by County and City for condos, single family, multi family and vacant land through 12/31/05. Click here...

Here a Condo, There a Condo

Milwaukee is seeing condos everywhere! Highrise, conversions, new construction, lofts....Did you say lofts? What is a loft you ask? Read on....

Thursday, March 02, 2006

House Price Appreciation in Milwaukee Rises

Milwaukee is ranked 131 with a one year appreciation rate of 9.34%. See how Milwaukee compares. Read more...

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Agent-Vendor Relationships Are Pretty High!

This is a good article that helps reiterate the relationships we as agents hold with vendors that we refer to our clients. Many of us have mortgage broker, contractor, home inspectors, and insurance companies that we gladly pass on to you. We know the caliber of their work is high as we have worked on many deals with them and are proud of the working relationship we hold. Please read ....